Howard Road over Ashuelot River
FairCheshire County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 009301380016000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Road over Ashuelot River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Road over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Road over Ashuelot River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Howard Road over Ashuelot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Road over Ashuelot River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Howard Road over Ashuelot River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Road over Ashuelot River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.